PraxisUnico Announce the finalists of the Impact Awards

PraxisUnico Announce the finalists of the Impact Awards

Nine projects and five volunteers have been shortlisted in PraxisUnico’s Impact Awards for 2017. The Impact Awards for KEC Professionals continues to celebrate the achievements of KEC professionals and our volunteer community in delivering and developing best practice across the sector.

The Finalists:

KEC Partner of the Year

Heriot-Watt University – Renishaw

University of Huddersfield – Machine Tool Technologies Ltd (MTT)

University of Liverpool - Tate

KEC Project of the Year - Supported by RCUK

Falmouth University – LAUNCHPAD

University of Nottingham – Arts-Business initiative

University of Oxford – Life-saving Instruction for Emergencies (LIFE)

KEC Team of the Year

British Geological Survey – GeoAnalytics and Modelling Directorate

University of St Andrews – Knowledge Transfer Centre

University of Sheffield – Plant Production and Protection (P3) Centre

Volunteer of Year

Phil Elstob - for his contribution to the development of PraxisUnico's training offering, and as a pioneer of the Continuous Improvement programme

Sean Fielding - for his contribution to the development of PraxisUnico’s training and conference offering; his contribution to the Board, and as a PraxisUnico Ambassador

Sue O’Hare - for her contribution to the PraxisUnico Board, and the open and collaborative approach which helped pave the way for a closer working relationship between PraxisUnico and AURIL

Malcolm Skingle - for his dedication as a PraxisUnico Ambassador, KEC champion, Board member and a much valued industry perspective

Andy Walsh - for his contribution to the development of PraxisUnico's 'Fundamentals of Tech Transfer' training course, and as a pioneer of the Continuous Improvement programme

Maxine Ficarra, Executive Director of PraxisUnico said “We’re absolutely delighted to see so many inspiring projects and people recognised for their professional and impactful contribution to knowledge exchange and commercialisation. The Impact Awards are a valuable opportunity to showcase the success of our sector and we are very grateful to all those who have supported and contributed to this important initiative.”

Winners of the Impact Awards will be announced on Thursday 15th June in Sheffield.